Pros:
great balance, no sting or vibration on any hit, Great pop on sweet spotCons:the bat is great, but the sweet spot is so much better than a mis-hit (as is with any bat) but this one the fall off seem to be more noticeable- however the bat is new and hasn't been fully broken in yet- the price is a bit much. Would highly recommend none the less for 7-9 year old lookng for deeper hits to the outfield.

I am looking to buy an Easton XL1 for my son in a 30 inch 20 ounce but it is not available. What bat do you recommend instead?

Asked by Shane on
Mar 03, 2015

If you are looking for an end loaded bat for a power hitter (like the Easton XL1) I would recommend looking at the 2015 DeMarini Voodoo OVERLORD. The 2015 Easton S1 Composite Youth Bat (YB15S1) is going to be more of a balanced bat designed for contact hitters.

FrankieExpert ·Mar 03, 2015

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Besides the 1 oz. weight differential, what's the difference between the S1 and S2?

My son is 7 and weighs 40 lbs and is 45 inches tall. He plays machine pitch. I am thinking of getting either the Easton S1 composite youth bat (YB15S1) or the Louisville Prime 915 youth composite (YBP9152). Is there an advantage to one over the other or what would you recommend?

Asked by Matt on
Feb 10, 2015

The 2015 Easton S1 Composite Youth Bat (YB15S1) features a two-piece full composite design with a balanced swing weight. The 2015 Louisville Slugger Prime 915 Youth Baseball Bat (YBP9152) features a three-piece full composite design that for all practical purposes performs as a two-piece model. Both bats do offer a similar balanced swing weight and will have similar performance. The Prime does offer a 30 day trial period, so I would recommend that particular model because if you did not like it, you would be able to exchange for the S1.

Product Description

New for 2015! This groundbreaking line of bats is unlike anything else on the field today. The concept is simple: Help players hit for power. The Speed Series helps players increase their swing speed in order to generate more power. These bats feature lighter length to weight ratios, a lower M.O.I., and a balanced feel. Further trying to equip players with their perfect bat, Easton offers all of its Power Brigade bats in a two-piece IMX Advanced Composite barrel to optimize the sweet spot for maximum performance while their CXN Patented two-piece ConneXion technology maximizes energy transfer for optimized feel. The S1 uses a SIC black carbon handle to eliminate vibration for a better feel. Throw in an array of additional world-class Easton technology, and you've got a line of bats that can't be topped. The S1 is approved for play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and features the new USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp. It is backed by Easton's Exclusive (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. Free Shipping!

About Easton

As the industry leader for over 30 years, Easton Baseball/Softball has continued to raise the bar with innovation, originality and ingenuity. It began in 1969, when Easton produced the first true aluminum bat, and has continued throughout the past three decades with virtually all significant industry "firsts" having been pioneered by Easton: first CU31 bat; first C405 bat; first titanium bat; first Carbon Core bat; first Scandium bat; etc. The trend continues today with bats such as the Tri-Shell and the ConneXion. The patented Tri-Shell design features a super elastic rubber sleeve san.... read more